NGThe Cross River State Government has approved the first phase of a smart surveillance project using AI-powered cameras and monitoring systems to enhance security, emergency response, and climate resilience. The initiative, part of the Cross River State Resiliance Agenda (2026–2030), aims to replace outdated analog surveillance methods that cover less than 10% of Calabar metropolis. The project involves collaboration with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and will be implemented through their local partner, Dubass Synergy Multi-Services Limited. Key features include facial recognition, automatic number plate recognition, flood-level monitoring, and integration with a central command center for real-time monitoring. The first phase will focus on major intersections, government facilities, coastal areas, and critical infrastructure.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the initiative as a government-led technological upgrade aimed at improving public safety and disaster preparedness. It emphasizes the modernization efforts and collaboration with a foreign technology firm, but does not overtly criticize or praise the project's implications. The
